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November 16, 2004

The Future of the US Intelligence Community and the Recommendations of the 9/11 Commission

Come and enjoy a special evening with the MIT Club as we hear from Jeffrey K Harris, former Director of the NRO! Mr. Harris offers an insider’s look at the US Intelligence Community that is rarely seen by the general public. His presentation will focus on the future challenges faced by the US Intelligence Community. Following his presentation, Mr. Harris will answer questions.

Jeffrey K. Harris has contributed to US National Security in both Government and Industry for nearly 30 years, holding positions of increasing responsibility where he has fostered new technologies and programs that have contributed significantly to US Intelligence capabilities. In his current capacity with Lockheed Martin, where he serves as a corporate officer, he leads the Corporation’s efforts in Situational Awareness and the cross-Corporation integration of capabilities in this important business area. He has also served as President of LM Missiles & Space Operations and as President of LM Special Programs.

Before entering the private sector, Mr. Harris served with distinction in senior national leadership positions, including Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Space; Director, National Reconnaissance Office; and Associate Executive Director of the Community Management Staff. In all of these capacities, he provided direct support to both the Secretary of Defense and the DCI.

Mr. Harris has received numerous awards, most notably the NRO Medal for Distinguished Service, the National Intelligence Distinguished Service Medal and the James V. Hartinger Award for military space achievement. He currently serves on a number of Boards, including Analytic Graphics, Space Imaging, and the Open Geospatial Consortium.